Useful Phrasal Verbs Exercises Set 2
Welcome to Set 2 of our phrasal verbs exercises (verbs 101–200 of 1000)! This quiz helps EFL and international students practice 50 commonly used phrasal verbs through contextual sentences and conversations. Select the correct phrasal verb to complete each sentence, and review the feedback to learn definitions. Track your progress with the question counter and explore the full list of 100 verbs in this set below.
Quiz: Phrasal Verbs Set 2
Break in
Definition: To enter a building illegally; to make something new comfortable by using it.
Example: “It took a week to break in my new shoes.”
Bring up
Definition: To mention a topic; to raise a child.
Example: “She brought up an interesting point during the meeting.”
Build up
Definition: To increase or develop gradually.
Example: “Regular exercise helps build up your strength.”
Call back
Definition: To return a phone call.
Example: “I’ll call you back when I’m free.”
Carry over
Definition: To continue or extend to another time or situation.
Example: “The meeting carried over into the afternoon.”
Check over
Definition: To examine or review something carefully.
Example: “Please check over the document for errors.”
Come across
Definition: To find or meet something unexpectedly.
Example: “I came across an old photo in the attic.”
Come up with
Definition: To think of an idea or plan.
Example: “She came up with a brilliant solution.”
Cut back on
Definition: To reduce spending or use of something.
Example: “We need to cut back on expenses.”
Cut down
Definition: To reduce the amount of something.
Example: “He’s trying to cut down on sugar.”
Do away with
Definition: To eliminate or get rid of something.
Example: “They did away with the old system.”
Draw up
Definition: To prepare a document or plan.
Example: “The lawyer drew up a contract.”
Drop off
Definition: To leave something or someone at a place.
Example: “I’ll drop you off at the station.”
Fall apart
Definition: To break into pieces; to fail or collapse emotionally.
Example: “The old book fell apart when I opened it.”
Fall behind
Definition: To fail to keep up with others.
Example: “She fell behind in her studies.”
Figure out
Definition: To understand or solve something.
Example: “I need to figure out this puzzle.”
Fill up
Definition: To make something full.
Example: “He filled up the gas tank.”
Find out
Definition: To discover or learn information.
Example: “I found out the truth about the project.”
Get away
Definition: To escape or go on a vacation.
Example: “We got away for the weekend.”
Get over
Definition: To recover from an illness or setback.
Example: “It took her a while to get over the flu.”
Give away
Definition: To donate or reveal something unintentionally.
Example: “She gave away her old clothes.”
Give out
Definition: To distribute; to stop working due to exhaustion.
Example: “The teacher gave out the worksheets.”
Go over
Definition: To review or check something carefully.
Example: “Let’s go over the report.”
Hang up
Definition: To end a phone call.
Example: “She hung up after a long chat.”
Hold back
Definition: To restrain or keep something secret.
Example: “He held back his tears during the speech.”
Keep away
Definition: To stay at a distance from something or someone.
Example: “Keep away from the edge.”
Keep up with
Definition: To stay at the same level or pace as others.
Example: “It’s hard to keep up with the news.”
Look up to
Definition: To admire or respect someone.
Example: “She looks up to her teacher.”
Make over
Definition: To transform or redesign something or someone.
Example: “They made over the old office.”
Open up
Definition: To start a business; to talk freely about feelings.
Example: “She opened up about her fears.”
Pass on
Definition: To give something to someone else; to die.
Example: “Please pass on the message.”
Pay back
Definition: To return money owed; to get revenge.
Example: “I’ll pay you back next week.”
Pick out
Definition: To choose or select something.
Example: “She picked out a new dress.”
Put off
Definition: To postpone or delay.
Example: “They put off the meeting.”
Put up with
Definition: To tolerate or endure something.
Example: “I can’t put up with the noise.”
Run out of
Definition: To use up or exhaust a supply.
Example: “We ran out of milk.”
Settle down
Definition: To become calm or start a stable life.
Example: “She settled down in a small town.”
Show off
Definition: To display something proudly.
Example: “He showed off his new car.”
Take on
Definition: To accept a responsibility or challenge.
Example: “She took on a new project.”
Turn down
Definition: To reject or refuse.
Example: “He turned down the job offer.”
Blow out
Definition: To extinguish a flame; to fail dramatically.
Example: “The tire blew out on the highway.”
Break out
Definition: To escape; to start suddenly.
Example: “A fire broke out in the building.”
Bring down
Definition: To reduce or cause to fall.
Example: “The news brought her down.”
Call up
Definition: To telephone someone.
Example: “I’ll call up my friend later.”
Catch on
Definition: To understand or become popular.
Example: “The trend is catching on quickly.”
Come back
Definition: To return; to become popular again.
Example: “Retro styles are coming back.”
Come down
Definition: To decrease or reduce.
Example: “Prices have come down recently.”
Cut off
Definition: To interrupt or disconnect.
Example: “The call was cut off suddenly.”
Die down
Definition: To become less intense.
Example: “The noise died down after midnight.”
Drop out
Definition: To quit a school or program.
Example: “He dropped out of college.”
Eat out
Definition: To dine at a restaurant.
Example: “We eat out every Friday.”
Fall out
Definition: To have an argument; to come out of something.
Example: “They fell out over money.”
Get in
Definition: To enter a place or be accepted.
Example: “She got in to the university.”
Give in
Definition: To surrender or yield.
Example: “He gave in to the pressure.”
Go off
Definition: To explode; to stop liking something.
Example: “The alarm went off at 6 a.m.”
Hand over
Definition: To give something to someone else.
Example: “He handed over the keys.”
Hold up
Definition: To delay; to rob.
Example: “Traffic held us up for hours.”
Join in
Definition: To participate in an activity.
Example: “Everyone joined in the celebration.”
Kick out
Definition: To expel or remove someone.
Example: “He was kicked out of the club.”
Let down
Definition: To disappoint someone.
Example: “I don’t want to let her down.”
Look out
Definition: To be careful or watch for danger.
Example: “Look out for the car!”
Make up for
Definition: To compensate for something.
Example: “He made up for his mistake.”
Mix up
Definition: To confuse or mistake one thing for another.
Example: “I mixed up the dates.”
Move on
Definition: To progress or leave something behind.
Example: “Let’s move on to the next topic.”
Pass away
Definition: To die.
Example: “Her grandfather passed away last year.”
Pay off
Definition: To finish paying a debt; to yield results.
Example: “Her hard work paid off.”
Put away
Definition: To store or tidy up.
Example: “Put away your books.”
Run into
Definition: To meet someone unexpectedly.
Example: “I ran into an old friend.”
Shut up
Definition: To stop talking (informal).
Example: “Please shut up during the movie.”
Sort out
Definition: To organize or resolve a problem.
Example: “Let’s sort out this mess.”
Stand up
Definition: To rise to one’s feet; to fail to meet someone.
Example: “He stood up when she entered.”
Take back
Definition: To return something; to retract a statement.
Example: “I take back what I said.”
Throw away
Definition: To discard something.
Example: “Don’t throw away that letter.”
Turn up
Definition: To arrive unexpectedly or be found.
Example: “My keys turned up in the couch.”
Use up
Definition: To consume all of something.
Example: “We used up all the paint.”
Wear out
Definition: To use something until it’s no longer usable.
Example: “These shoes are worn out.”
Work out
Definition: To exercise; to solve a problem.
Example: “Everything worked out fine.”
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